Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 – Radar Water-Level Sensor
The Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 is a non-contact 80 GHz radar sensor for measuring water level and distance to the water surface at ranges up to 15 m. It provides ±2 mm accuracy, SDI-12 communication, Bluetooth configuration, and an IP66/68 enclosure.
Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 – Radar Water-Level Sensor
The Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 is a non-contact radar sensor for continuous water-level monitoring in rivers, streams, channels, lakes, reservoirs, and tanks. It uses 80 GHz radar technology to measure the distance between the sensor face and the water surface.
The measured distance can be converted into water level or stage by applying a known reference value. Because the sensor is installed above the water, it is protected from corrosion, contamination, flood debris, sediment, and many of the risks associated with submerged instruments.
Key Benefits
- non-contact water-level measurement;
- measurement range up to 15 m;
- ±2 mm accuracy;
- 1 mm resolution;
- 80 GHz radar technology;
- SDI-12 version 1.4 communication;
- configuration over SDI-12 and Bluetooth;
- low power consumption;
- no moving parts and low maintenance requirements;
- IP66/68 environmental protection;
- operating-temperature range from –40°C to +80°C;
- compatibility with SDI-12 data loggers and controllers.
Measurement and Installation
The RangeVue 15 transmits a frequency-modulated continuous radar signal toward the water surface. The reflected signal is analysed to determine the distance to the target. A reference stage can then be used to calculate the actual water level.
The sensor has an 8° beam angle. The measurement path should be free from beams, walls, pipes, cables, bridge piers, vegetation, and other objects that could cause unwanted reflections.
Communication and Configuration
The sensor communicates using SDI-12 version 1.4. Its address, measurement units, reference stage, and operating parameters can be configured through SDI-12 commands or through a Bluetooth connection using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Applications
- river and stream-level monitoring;
- reservoirs, lakes, and dams;
- open channels and irrigation systems;
- flood-warning systems;
- bridge and infrastructure monitoring;
- tidal and coastal-water monitoring;
- remote hydrological stations.
Compatibility
The RangeVue 15 is compatible with any SDI-12-compliant data logger or controller, including Campbell Scientific CR310, CR350, CR6, CR1000Xe, and other compatible systems.
| Модел | Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 |
| Тип устройство | Безконтактен радарен сензор за водно ниво |
| Измерван параметър | Разстояние и водно ниво |
| Измервателен диапазон | До 15 m |
| Точност | ±2 mm |
| Резолюция | 1 mm |
| Радарна честота | W-band, 80 GHz |
| Ъгъл на радарния лъч | 8° |
| Време на измервателния цикъл | До 250 ms |
| Изходен протокол | SDI-12 версия 1.4 |
| Конфигуриране | SDI-12 и Bluetooth |
| Захранващо напрежение | 8 до 30 VDC |
| Консумация | 10 mA при 12 VDC |
| Максимална консумирана мощност | 200 mW |
| Режим с ниска консумация | Приблизително 25 mW при напрежение под 18 VDC |
| Работна температура | От –40°C до +80°C |
| Температура на съхранение | От –40°C до +80°C |
| Степен на защита | IP66/68 съгласно IEC 60529 |
| Материал на корпуса | PVDF |
| Материал на уплътненията | FKM |
| Конектор | 4-пинов M12, A-coded |
| Монтажни резби | 1 NPT и 1.5 NPT |
| Устойчивост на вибрации | 5 g при 4 до 100 Hz |
| Тегло | Приблизително 0.7 kg |
Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 – Radar Water-Level Sensor
The Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 is a non-contact radar sensor for continuous water-level monitoring in rivers, streams, channels, lakes, reservoirs, and tanks. It uses 80 GHz radar technology to measure the distance between the sensor face and the water surface.
The measured distance can be converted into water level or stage by applying a known reference value. Because the sensor is installed above the water, it is protected from corrosion, contamination, flood debris, sediment, and many of the risks associated with submerged instruments.
Key Benefits
- non-contact water-level measurement;
- measurement range up to 15 m;
- ±2 mm accuracy;
- 1 mm resolution;
- 80 GHz radar technology;
- SDI-12 version 1.4 communication;
- configuration over SDI-12 and Bluetooth;
- low power consumption;
- no moving parts and low maintenance requirements;
- IP66/68 environmental protection;
- operating-temperature range from –40°C to +80°C;
- compatibility with SDI-12 data loggers and controllers.
Measurement and Installation
The RangeVue 15 transmits a frequency-modulated continuous radar signal toward the water surface. The reflected signal is analysed to determine the distance to the target. A reference stage can then be used to calculate the actual water level.
The sensor has an 8° beam angle. The measurement path should be free from beams, walls, pipes, cables, bridge piers, vegetation, and other objects that could cause unwanted reflections.
Communication and Configuration
The sensor communicates using SDI-12 version 1.4. Its address, measurement units, reference stage, and operating parameters can be configured through SDI-12 commands or through a Bluetooth connection using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Applications
- river and stream-level monitoring;
- reservoirs, lakes, and dams;
- open channels and irrigation systems;
- flood-warning systems;
- bridge and infrastructure monitoring;
- tidal and coastal-water monitoring;
- remote hydrological stations.
Compatibility
The RangeVue 15 is compatible with any SDI-12-compliant data logger or controller, including Campbell Scientific CR310, CR350, CR6, CR1000Xe, and other compatible systems.
| Model | Campbell Scientific RangeVue 15 |
| Device type | Non-contact radar water-level sensor |
| Measured parameters | Distance and water level |
| Measurement range | Up to 15 m |
| Accuracy | ±2 mm |
| Resolution | 1 mm |
| Radar frequency | W-band, 80 GHz |
| Beam angle | 8° |
| Measurement-cycle time | Up to 250 ms |
| Output protocol | SDI-12 version 1.4 |
| Configuration | SDI-12 and Bluetooth |
| Input voltage | 8 to 30 VDC |
| Current drain | 10 mA at 12 VDC |
| Maximum power consumption | 200 mW |
| Low-power mode | Approximately 25 mW below 18 VDC |
| Operating temperature | –40°C to +80°C |
| Environmental rating | IP66/68 according to IEC 60529 |
| Housing material | PVDF |
| Seal material | FKM |
| Connector | 4-pin A-coded M12 connector |
| Mounting threads | 1 NPT and 1.5 NPT |
| Weight | Approximately 0.7 kg |
